Aiko vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiko

Boy #10,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"child of love"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,540
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#652
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aiko Rank #10,540
Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiko or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Aiko and Sam mean?

Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aiko and Sam boy or girl names?

Aiko is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.

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